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Breast Cancer
Researchers report success in new molecular breast imaging technique
February 3rd, 2005
Using a new specially designed gamma camera for breast imaging, Mayo Clinic researchers reported in the January 2004 issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings their success with a system they call molecular breast imaging. "By optimizing the camera to detect smaller breast lesions, this technique should aid in the detection of early-stage breast cancer, something that was not possible with conventional gamma cameras," says Michael O'Connor, PhD, Mayo Clinic radiologist. In the study, 40 women with suspicious findings on mammogram underwent molecular breast imaging: Twenty-six women had 36 malignant lesions confirmed at surgery. Molecular breast imaging...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-02-03)
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